Medinilla tetraptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetraptera
ID:
160861
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
ipni
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 57: 13 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160190
Common Names
- Medinilla Tetraptera
- Four-winged Medinilla
- Four-winged Pink Fan Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Medinilla tetraptera (also called Four-winged Medinilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Medinilla tetraptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify the air in indoor spaces.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Medinilla tetraptera is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Medinilla tetraptera is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not overly wet. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or planted in the ground.
Where to Find Medinilla tetraptera
Medinilla tetraptera can be found in the Philippines.
Medinilla tetraptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medinilla tetraptera?
Medinilla tetraptera
What type of plant is Medinilla tetraptera?
A shrub
Where is Medinilla tetraptera native to?
The Philippines
Species in the Medinilla genus
Medinilla bismarck-ramuensis, Medinilla sapoi-riverensis, Medinilla clathrata, Medinilla frodinii, Medinilla glandulosa, Medinilla grandifolia, Medinilla interiaciens, Medinilla lenticellata, Medinilla minutibracteata, Medinilla minutifolia, Medinilla multibracteata, Medinilla punicea, Medinilla setiflora, Medinilla triochiton, Medinilla anamalaiana, Medinilla acutialata, Medinilla aggregata, Medinilla alata, Medinilla alpestris, Medinilla angusto-acuminata, Medinilla annulata, Medinilla annulifera, Medinilla anomala, Medinilla apayaoensis, Medinilla apoensis, Medinilla archboldiana, Medinilla arfakensis, Medinilla auriculata, Medinilla bakeriana, Medinilla beddomei, Medinilla bicolor, Medinilla blumeana, Medinilla boemiensis, Medinilla brassii, Medinilla brevipes, Medinilla buennemeyeri, Medinilla calcicola, Medinilla capitata, Medinilla cauliflora, Medinilla celebica, Medinilla cephalophora, Medinilla ceramensis, Medinilla clarkei, Medinilla clementis, Medinilla coccinea, Medinilla compacta, Medinilla compressicaulis, Medinilla congesta, Medinilla corallina, Medinilla crassata,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:570482-1: Based on the initial data import